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Discover Our MissionThe fourth Emirates Perfumes and Oud Exhibition and second Middle East Cosmetics Show opened at Expo Centre Sharjah. Running through October 18, the event hosts over 200 companies and 700 brands, including participants from China and the Gulf.
Over 250 global institutional investors, sovereign wealth fund executives, and infrastructure developers will gather in Dubai on October 14, 2026, for the inaugural RISE Summit. The event includes a panel featuring CICC's DIFC branch leadership focusing on cross-border capital deployment connecting China, the Gulf, and international markets. Discussions will address investments in transport, AI data centers, and renewable energy.
Automotive brand OMODA & JAECOO will debut its OMODA X crossover and new hybrid technology at its International User Summit in Wuhu, China, from October 18 to 24. The company stated that the models and technologies target motorists in the UAE, where its cumulative vehicle deliveries are expected to surpass 6,000 by the end of September 2026. The summit will also demonstrate the brand's AiMOGA robotics ecosystem, featuring humanoid and quadruped robots.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum stated that institutional trust is the primary driver of future economic resilience, surpassing technology and natural resources. He stressed that stable laws and consistent delivery create the credibility required to attract international investors and technology talent. The report noted that the UAE led the Edelman Trust Barometer in 2026, while global government trust averaged 53 percent.
The UAE's Federal Authority for Ambulance and Civil Defence is transforming emergency response operations through agentic artificial intelligence and autonomous robotics. The authority plans to appoint AI ambassadors across every civil defence directorate and is piloting indoor reconnaissance drones, wearable health monitors, and search rovers. Officials confirmed that civil defence entities are working with private firms and universities, inviting external partners to collaborate on fire prevention and rescue technologies.
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The UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism reviewed Cabinet Resolution No. 136 of 2026, which grants fee exemptions across 29 industrial property services for student inventors and People of Determination. The measure covers applications and examinations for patents, industrial designs, utility certificates, and integrated circuit layouts. Both beneficiary groups receive fee waivers on 11 shared services, alongside 9 distinct services tailored to each category.
The ninth Sharjah Investment Forum will host specialized workshops on October 14–15, 2026, at the Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre under the theme 'Building Adaptive Economies'. The sessions will address AI-driven supply chain resilience, UAE tax compliance, commercial arbitration, and female leadership. According to Invest in Sharjah, the emirate attracted AED 7.74 billion in foreign direct investment in 2025.
Dubai Customs has eliminated customs cash and bank guarantee requirements for goods exported from major Dubai free zones to any destination outside the UAE. The measure applies to cargo stored in Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai Logistics City, and Dubai Airport Freezone, replacing previous restrictions that excluded GCC destinations from the waiver.
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In an emerging markets strategy report, HSBC identified eight favoured equity markets for investors through 2027, including mainland China and the UAE. The bank upgraded the United Arab Emirates and Colombia from neutral to outperform, while maintaining overweight ratings on mainland China, Taiwan, Brazil, South Africa, Turkey, and Hungary. The report cited artificial intelligence growth, infrastructure investments, and economic resilience as key drivers.
A delegation of 15 Chinese female business executives concluded a two-week official tour across all seven emirates of the UAE on October 10, 2026. The mission was organized jointly by the UAE General Women's Union and the UAE Embassy in China. Activities included attending the UAE-China Women Leaders Conference and holding commercial talks with local chambers of commerce.
Institutional investors, sovereign wealth fund directors, and government officials will gather in Dubai on 14 October 2026 for the inaugural RISE Summit. The event will focus on shifting trade corridors, cross-border capital flows, and asset redeployment connecting Asia, Europe, and the Gulf. It follows key economic benchmarks, including DIFC exceeding 10,000 active registered companies in the first half of 2026.
Chinese investment banks and securities firms are expanding into the Gulf, establishing presences in the Dubai International Financial Centre. Beijing-based China Securities has opened a DIFC office targeting capital markets, investment banking, and asset management. The move follows CICC's entry into Dubai to facilitate cross-border capital flows.
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Etihad Airways has extended cancellations for flights between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh through October 12 due to operational disruptions at King Khalid International Airport. The Saudi airport issued an advisory urging passengers to confirm flight status directly with airlines. Other UAE carriers, including Emirates, flydubai, and Air Arabia, also reported cancellations and delays on Saudi routes.
Technology & Digital Economy
Business leaders under the Dubai Chamber of Commerce have endorsed Dubai's private sector Agentic AI transformation programme. Launched under an initiative by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the programme includes specialised training tracks designed to train 14,000 companies. The initiative also encompasses startup incubators, enterprise development, and ecosystem knowledge sharing.
Consumer Markets & Tourism
World leaders and international organisations condemned a Houthi strike targeting Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport on Sunday. The incident prompted official warnings to travellers, including foreign government guidance urging nationals to avoid the facility. Diplomatic officials across Europe, North America, and the Middle East expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia and demanded an end to attacks on civil aviation infrastructure.
Energy & Sustainability
China's Rongsheng Group is advancing a 67.5 billion yuan new materials petrochemical complex on Jintang Island in Zhoushan with strategic capital from Saudi Arabia's SABIC. The project targets high value-added downstream chemical products including performance resins and specialty polyesters. The collaboration establishes an integrated cross-border supply chain combining Gulf energy resources with Chinese engineering and manufacturing.
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